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FOR SALE: Solar Energy Company with High Backlog - All installation labor is contracted out! (ID#: AGE019-D)

Springfield, Illinois,, IL

Energy

FOR SALE: Solar Energy Company with High Backlog - All installation labor is contracted out! (ID#: AGE019-D)

Asking price

$1,250,000

Cash flow (TTM)

$627K

Reported by seller

Revenue (TTM)

$2M

Reported by seller

Inventory

Private

Released after NDA

EBITDA (TTM)

Private

Released after NDA

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The narrative

A look inside FOR SALE: Solar Energy Company with High Backlog - All installation labor is contracted out! (ID#: AGE019-D).

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in downtown Springfield, Illinois, this well-established renewable energy company provides end-to-end solutions including consultation, site assessments, system design, project management, product procurement, and ongoing energy management. The business serves a balanced and diverse customer base, with approximately 50% residential clients, 25% small businesses, and 25% agricultural producers, along with experience serving non-profits and municipal organizations. They have experience 3 years of growth to the cash flow and maintains a strong 37% profit margin. Operating from a leased office suite with three private offices, the company is supported by a full- time project coordinator and a part-time diagnostic technician. The current owner is actively involved in daily operations, overseeing sales, administration, and strategic direction, and is now preparing for retirement. To ensure a smooth transition, the seller is willing to remain involved for 1 year post-close and has offered to stay on as a consulting role thereafter. Additionally, the seller is offering to carry 15% of the purchase price, demonstrating strong confidence in the company’s future. With a purchase price of $1,250,000 and a low multiple of 2, this business is poised and ready for a new owner to step in and continue the operations. Significant growth opportunities exist through geographic expansion, adding installation crews, and bringing on dedicated outside sales talent. Business Information - Clients: Small businesses (25%), Residential (50%), and Agricultural producers (25%). Has also worked with non- profits and municipal clients. Solutions include Solar photovoltaics, solar pool heating, wind and LED lighting technologies - Services: Solar installation & Consultation, Site Assessment, System design, project management with product procurement and energy management. - Location: Springfield IL with service throughout a 60-mile radius - Year Established: 2008 - Personnel: Full time project coordinator and a part time diagnostic technician. All labor is subcontracted out to regular, recurring crews - Lease: Office suite with 3 open offices in the heart of downtown - Owner Role: Seller is active in the operations providing general oversight, high-level sales, and administrative functions - Seller Training Period: 1 year plus will continue as a consultant as needed - Growth Opportunities: Geographical expansion, onboard additional installation crews, and bring on an outside sales associate - Equipment: $5,000 Very low CapEx - Reason for Selling: Desires to go into politics or lobbying to help support the growth of renewable energy

The fine print

Detailed information.

IndustryEnergy
Employees2
Real estateLeased
Reason for sellingDesires to go into politics or lobbying to help support the growth of renewable energy
LocationSpringfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
Year establishedNot disclosed
Lease expirationNot disclosed
Monthly rentNot disclosed
FF&ENot disclosed
Growth & expansionNot disclosed
Support & trainingNot disclosed

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Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

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Asking price

$1,250,000

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